all about REVIVAL

REVIVAL Youth meets on Wednesdays at 7 PM for a time of worship with the whole church. Then we break up into our small groups, and the youth have their own personal lesson/meeting back in the youth room/fellowship hall.

My heart for our Youth Group is to help you understand and draw closer to God. I want to see this generation rise up and become all that God has called you to be. Let’s not listen to the lies of the enemy…let’s start a REVIVAL!

John 10:10 -The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.

My vision for this Youth Group is that we have Community. That we encourage each other and help each other stand for what’s right because we are better and stronger together.

Hebrews 10:24-25 ESV – And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.

I want to see Leadership Development. I want you guys to grow (be raised up) and gain confidence in God so that you can do the great things that God intends for you to do. I want to see you become all that God wants you to be. Prov. 27:17-As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.

Whenever we do something as REVIVAL Youth Group…I want it to be Life Changing. I don’t want to do something just because it seems like a good idea or it seems cool…it’s got to be a God thing. And when it is, it’s going to change lives. Let’s be intentional and do things on purpose. 1 Sam. 10:6 – The Spirit of the Lord will come powerfully upon you… and you will be changed into a different person.

REVIVAL Youth has a heart for Missions. Every week we take up an Offering, and that money goes to help our missionaries, Joe and Natalie Barnoske get equipment that they need so that they can start doing school assemblies and events to empower students to spread God’s light. We also go on missions trips… I want to see this youth group grow in it’s heart for missions and to reach this community and the world for Christ. Matt. 28:19-20 “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.

Lastly, I want you guys to be on fire for God. What does that mean? That means that you are experiencing REVIVAL…that you are devoted and sold out for Him. That you allow Him to make you more like Himself. You are hungering and thirsting for more of Him. Make God #1 in your life. Spend time with Him every day. And ask Him to help you let go of you who you think you are, and become all that God wants you to be. Psalm 85:6 – Will you not revive us again, that your people may rejoice in you?

Jer. 20:9 – his word is in my heart like a fire, a fire shut up in my bones. I am weary of holding it in; indeed, I cannot.

This is what REVIVAL Youth Group is all about. I love you guys and pray that God does amazing things in and through you….always! -Pastor Emily